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Valley Health Partners
Trained Medical Interpreter
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An Interpreter or Translator uses language and communication skills to convert words and concepts from one spoken language to another, or from spoken language to sign language. Works with written information and texts to create translations that are accurate and capture the style and nuance of the original text.
$58,078 / year median in Pennsylvania
-1% projected decline
Job Description
Trained Medical Interpreter, Family Health Center 6th
Street Valley Health Partners, Allentown, PA Job Summary:
Provides foreign language interpreting services to enable the understanding and successful communication between individuals with limited English proficiency (LEP) and staff. Assists clinic staff by facilitating cross-cultural communication for non-English speaking patients of all ages.Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent.Experience:
6 month of experience in human or health services More than 6 month of experience in human or health services preferred Licensure /Certification:
Successfully completed a minimum of 40 hours of medical interpreting training Bridging the Gap (BTG) Certification, preferred.Training:
Foreign language trainingBenefits:
Choice of medical, dental, and vision plans with great coverage at VERY affordable rates. 403b Retirement Plan with generous company match Paid Time Off for holidays, vacation, sick & personal days Employee Assistance Program Tuition Reimbursement Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Personal Leave
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- Other Retirement and Savings